Writing is the art of wrestling the angels of meaning onto a page. Good ideas help you do that better. Here’s a simple way to get more good ideas...
Idea Alchemy: Improve Your Writing With the 5 Cs
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Write To Please Your Reader, Not Your Old English Teacher
I love my English teachers! They introduced me to literature and the wide world of reading. They taught me the basics of writing and forced me to...
Procrastinate Like a Pro for Creativity and Stress Relief
Everyone seems to think that procrastination is a bad thing. But there are two kinds of procrastination. Psychologists call one “escapism.” That can...
Make Imposter Syndrome Work for You
I have a confession to make. Sometimes, I pretend to be a writer. When I was first working for myself, I used several tricks to get my work done....
Develop Writing Habits That Work for You
Every human being is unique. Authors are human beings. Therefore, every author is unique. One of your challenges is to develop a unique way of...
The Puccini Principle of Communication
David Belasco was one of the great figures in American theater history. He wrote, directed, or produced over a hundred plays, launched the careers...
Know Your Reader: Write for a Real Person
“Who’s your ideal reader?” That’s a question I ask in the early stages of coaching an author through a book. Most of my clients give me a...
The Active Muse: 3 Ways Exercise Will Make You a Better Writer
I figure there’s probably a gazillion writing tips on the internet. They’re about research, structure, plotting, and character development. They...
Music Has Charms To Make You a Better Writer
When my son Dave was in high school, he had a long walk every morning from our house to the BART station. He loves music, so he listened to music...
3 Ways To Find Your Angel in the Marble
“I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free. “ That marvelous quote is attributed to Michelangelo and often offered as advice to...
